"Proton Pump Inhibitor Drugs Do NOT Solve the Problem, They Worsen It."

Dr. Joseph Mercola said that, "Prilosec, and others like it, clearly are effective at what they do or there is no way in the world these companies could convince people to buy them. BUT they do NOT solve the problem. In fact, they actually worsen it. They significantly reduce the amount of acid you have and with that your ability to properly digest food. Reduction of acid in the stomach also diminishes your primary defense mechanism for food borne infections and will increase your risk of food poisoning." Click the link below to read the full article. Near the bottom of his webpage is his natural alternative.

Prilosec and Prevacid Natural Alternatives

Essential Formulas, Inc., Dr. Ohhira's 12 Plus Probiotic Formula is known to be best high quality probiotic.

I believe his info on garlic was written before Allimax was developed. Allimax, 100% allicin capsules, is the first and only garlic supplement to contain allicin. It worked on my wife when a very potent antibiotic (only requires 3 days) failed.

See my March 9, 2006, posting - How to Listen to Let's Talk Nutrition with Michael Garko, Ph.D.